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    JC Crab House

    3.8 (224 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JC CRAB HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Oysters

    The waitress was so nice and the crabs were sweet and fresh ! The hush puppies were a perfect addition, could have eaten 100 of them! Preferred the garlic butter over the crab sauce

    Combo platter
    Nicola M.

    We stopped in last weekend. It is cleanly decorated, and service was efficient. Food was piping hot and fresh! They had half priced oysters on fridays, which we took advantage of. You do have to pay for sauce which I think is a bit of a gouge since it's already expensive. It is a crab house so no fancy wine on the menu. I would definitely return.

    Crabs
    Nneka W.

    This is one of the better crab spots in the Silver Spring area. They have a large area where you can eat your crabs there or you can take them to go. They also have a menu of other items on the menu, like shrimp platters, hush puppies, fried oysters etc. But I have not tried them. Their crabs are pretty good, it's rare that I will have a bad crab. Naturally crabs can be on the pricey side but this place doesn't take advantage. Their customer service is always great, no complaints there.

    Female crabs, half dozen

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    This seafood is the bomb. The crabs are big, heavy and juicy and reasonable price. They beat out any seafood restaurant around in the DMV.

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    Nice staff. Fish sandwich and fries were yummy. Yummy crabs. I will return. Good location.

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    Ask the Community - JC Crab House

    With the pandemic receding, have they opened up for eat in dining?

    Yes, they offer on-site dining.

    This place is so confusing. No website? The phone number listed here is not working? We live close by, and would love to support this small biz I feel like I'm jumping through hoops trying to get in contact with them 🤷🏻‍♀️?

    I ate from there about a week and half ago. They are open. 13018793888

    Do you have to order crabs a day in advance?

    Assuming it's not a holiday, you can order crabs on the day you want them.

    How much for a dozen mixed steamed crabs please?

    You have to call and ask. Market prices change daily and depend on the size you are looking for.

    Do you have wine and mixed drinks?

    No they don't they only got beer and soda and homemade tea and lemonade

    Do you have beer and wine?

    They have beer in the cooler.

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